The Result is "no, there will not be war"!

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Falkland Islands Bet Number: 265
A major row is brewing between Great Britain and Argentina.
on 26th February B.H.P., the Anglo Australian mining giant, was warned it will face sanctions in Argentine if it pushes ahead with oil exploration offshore Falklands. On the 25th. Feb. the Royal Navy intercepted an Argentine warship in an apparent escalation of the row over the Falkland Islands. The M.O.D. has stated it is maintaining British forces levels in and around the islands amid Argentina's efforts to control shipping.(18th. Feb.)Will this escalating situation lead to another "Falkland war"? [For 'Falkland war', BLT will take it to mean a formal declaration of hostilities by either country. This declaration to be made before 10am April 30th 2010. ED]
Created by: poggie
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Betting ends: 15/03/2010 10:00:00	Results due: 30/04/2010 09:00:00
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poggie 01/03/2010 18:21	another marvellously topical bet from POG...EE....her talent is breath taking !!!!! (thank you ED. for the footnote)
poggie 08/03/2010 07:48	no comment betty?
betty 12/03/2010 12:15	I don't like war :-( So, I'll put a few beans on 'no'. Just out of faith :-)
betty 29/04/2010 15:38	I WIN I WIN I WIN
poggie 29/04/2010 15:44	well bully for you